Howling Herald
Selkirk Middle School - September 4, 2020
Welcome to Selkirk!
First day of school - September 9th
Wear purple to show your school Spirit!
Your student's course schedule and daily bell schedule will be available in PowerSchool as soon as it is finalized. Sixth grade students and parents -- be sure you've logged into PowerSchool (directions below).
Powerschool parent/student access
Have you and your student logged into Powerschool? This provides access to grades, attendance, discipline, and class schedule.
Here is a link to get the process started.
- You will need your child’s STUDENT ID number and birth date. Student IDs have not changed. Secondary students use their student ID for computer login at school. Older elementary students may also know their ID. For younger students, you may contact your school for the ID. Your Student ID will also be on your student information form that will come home the first day of school.
Getting Started Virtually!
CVSD Help Desk (509) 558-5457
- Special Hours September 8, 8:00-4:00 PM
- (beginning September 9) Monday thru Friday; 7am–2pm, and 2:30pm–9:30pm
Tutorials:
Getting Started Virtually Overview (2 minutes)
How to log into Blackboard (1 minute)
How to locate your classes in Blackboard (3 minutes)
How to navigate your Blackboard class and find your Zoom Class Meeting (2 minutes)
Selkirk Student Supply list
A CVSD Chromebook (or personal computer) for Virtual Learning
2 Spiral Notebooks
2 Boxes of #2 Pencils
1 box of blue or black pens
Calculator
Scissors
Ruler
Coloring utensils (colored pencils or crayons)
Blank paper
Lined paper (college-ruled)
Clipboard (optional--to help working away from a desk)
Student Planner or Calendar (optional--to help with organizing a daily schedule)
Replenish supplies as needed throughout the school year.
Chromebooks for Virtual Learning
If you checked out a Chromebook in the Spring, you can continue to use that device in the Fall.
We are distributing additional Chromebook devices through an outdoor drive through:
- August 24 through September 11th
- Monday-Friday 9am-1pm and 3-7pm daily
- At Central Valley High School
- You will need to know your child's student ID #If you have an iPad from last year, you can exchange it for a Chromebook at those times. Also, if you have a device from last year that you are no longer utilizing you can turn it in at those times also.
- We will have a limited supply of 25 Chromebooks at the school, available after September 9.
Will CVSD provide support for the online learning?
Yes, we will provide:
- Online Video Trainings
- Help Desk 509-558-5457
- An Outreach Team & Curbside Service Support (details coming soon)
CANCELLED: Meet the Teachers September 8, 2:00-2:30
Please have your students follow the links above to view Blackboard tutorials.
Join the Purple Craze! WEAR PURPLE ON SEPT 9!
Sixth Grade Students and NEW 7th-8th Grade Students, our Selkirk and PTO have come together to make sure you have some PURPLE to wear on the first day! Pick up your purple SMS shirt in front of the school Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6:00-7:00 PM.